I own the place of business that I work at. It is our property.
Can I legally CC while at work here?

January 28th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Hopyard

Always state specific and even municipality specific, but in general you can unless your state or local government prohibits it. Your place of biz is treated about the same way as your home. That said, you need to check your own state's laws.

January 28th, 2009, 01:57 PM

knuterockne

I can't imagine any state where it woul be illegal to CC or OC on your own property. But I'm no lawyer, I'm sure California has some obscure law against it.

January 28th, 2009, 02:02 PM

archer51

As Hopyard said, this is going to be a state specific question. Your best bet will be search your state statutes, you can start here:

I would also guess Kansas has some type of RKBA group where you could check also. Remember, a answer you get from any type of group, you need to get a statute reference for.

January 28th, 2009, 02:11 PM

jualdeaux

I believe Ohio used to prohibit CC even on your own property. We just passed some more reform last year and I believe this was part of it. OC has always been legal.

January 28th, 2009, 02:14 PM

farronwolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by knuterockne

I can't imagine any state where it woul be illegal to CC or OC on your own property. But I'm no lawyer, I'm sure California has some obscure law against it.

I would guess that states would be more apt to make it illegal to CC then they would OC. Most places that don't have specific laws against OC, do have laws against CC without a permit.

January 28th, 2009, 02:18 PM

GreenHorn

Thanks for the link.
BTW I am working in Missouri.

January 28th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Thanis

If it is, I would think it would be very few jurisdictions would prevent CC while in your home. As long as you legaly own the firearm, I think it is safe to believe you can CC inside your own home.

As far as on property, as others have said, it is hard to tell. Call the local PD (non-emergency number). Not guaranteed accuracy, but they tend to know those things.

January 28th, 2009, 02:39 PM

ron8903

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanis

If it is, I would think it would be very few jurisdictions would prevent CC while in your home. As long as you legaly own the firearm, I think it is safe to believe you can CC inside your own home.

As far as on property, as others have said, it is hard to tell. Call the local PD (non-emergency number). Not guaranteed accuracy, but they tend to know those things.

Please dont call the PD, call the guys that will be prosecuting you,
The DA or SA or one of there many assistants.
Thay will have the answer for you or they will look it up for you.

January 28th, 2009, 03:37 PM

KenInColo

NYC is the only place I've heard of where you need a permit to carry on private property.

January 28th, 2009, 04:02 PM

farronwolf

Quote:

571.030.
1. A person commits the crime of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly:
(1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon
readily capable of lethal use
(3). Subdivisions (1), (5), (8), and (10) of subsection 1 of this section do not apply when the actor is
transporting such weapons in a nonfunctioning state or in an unloaded state when ammunition is not readily
accessible or when such weapons are not readily accessible. Subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of this section
does not apply to any person twenty-one years of age or older transporting a concealable firearm in the
passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, so long as such concealable firearm is otherwise lawfully
possessed, nor when the actor is also in possession of an exposed firearm or projectile weapon for the lawful
pursuit of game, or is in his or her dwelling unit or upon [business] premises over which the actor has
possession, authority or control, or is traveling in a continuous journey peaceably through this state.

Am I reading this correctly? It does seem that concealed carry without a license any place except inside of a vehicle is prohibited in MO. OC is however legal on your own property or business, the way I read.

Way to many nor's and or's.

January 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Landor

Be careful open carrying. Even if it is legal I have seen articles of how out of control some police can get about it. If you are out in the country, I would not worry about it to much..

January 28th, 2009, 06:13 PM

rolyat63

Quote:

Originally Posted by farronwolf

Am I reading this correctly? It does seem that concealed carry without a license any place except inside of a vehicle is prohibited in MO. OC is however legal on your own property or business, the way I read.

Way to many nor's and or's.

I read that: subsection of 571.030 makes it a crime to carry a concealed firearm amongst other things. Subdivision (3) of subsection 1 states that Subdivisions (1) and more but omitted since they are not here of subsection 1 do not apply when: then goes on to state those conditions of which include or is in his or her dwelling unit or upon [business] premises over which the actor has
possession, authority or control,

Quote:

571.030.
1. A person commits the crime of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly:(1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon
readily capable of lethal use
(3). Subdivisions (1), (5), (8), and (10) of subsection 1 of this section do not apply when the actor is
transporting such weapons in a nonfunctioning state or in an unloaded state when ammunition is not readily
accessible or when such weapons are not readily accessible. Subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of this section
does not apply to any person twenty-one years of age or older transporting a concealable firearm in the
passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, so long as such concealable firearm is otherwise lawfully
possessed, nor when the actor is also in possession of an exposed firearm or projectile weapon for the lawful
pursuit of game, or is in his or her dwelling unit or upon [business] premises over which the actor has
possession, authority or control, or is traveling in a continuous journey peaceably through this state.

January 28th, 2009, 07:07 PM

preachertim

Check Handgunlaw.US It should be!

February 3rd, 2009, 04:54 PM

rmodel65

in GA you must have a GFL to carry outside of your home. the way the law reads you need to have a permit on your own property to CC